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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| STD | 3/19/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
| Q: I went out of work sick with pneumonia on DEC. 27 07'. I have been seeing my Dr. regularly, and now ... A: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers employees who work for companies with more ... | ||
| Handicap parking | 3/14/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
| Q: I'm a doctor in a fairly new office building. I am amazed at how many spots were designated ... A: Dr. Atkins, Handicapped parking is governed by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and ... | ||
| Giving notice after returning from maternity leave | 3/13/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
| Q: I work as support staff in the qualified plans department of a financial services company in ... A: Adria, under the FMLA, you can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after you have been an employee ... | ||
| DSSI | 3/12/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
| Q: My son, now almost 25 has learning disabilities. They were identified (by testing) while he was in ... A: Child cases are difficult. I would guess from your question that your son probably does not have ... | ||
| federal employee and disability | 3/11/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I have been working for the VA as a counselor for almost 20 months, commute an hour 1-way to work. ... A: Unless your conditions developed as a result of military service, you are not qualified for VA ... | ||
| SSI and income | 3/3/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: We just found out that our 3 year old daughter is eligable for SSI disability. We had an interview ... A: 1. How can they count his GI Bill? Don't think they should be counting the GI Bill money. It is ... | ||
| attending university | 2/23/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My father was just recently accepted into a state university and receives ssd for income. Because of ... A: It's not up to me to make a determination on his disabilities or lack thereof. It is up to the ... | ||
| Disability law | 2/18/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: What is the legal height that qualifies you for disability due to shortness? I understand that ... A: Impairment of growth may be disabling in itself or it may be an indicator of the severity of the ... | ||
| veterans disability | 2/10/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: Saunders, I was discharged from the navy in 92, due to my failure to complete alcohol rehabilation ... A: Ok, the naval alcohol rehab is part of the problem and personality disorder and bi polor caused ... | ||
| veterans disability | 2/10/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: Saunders, I was discharged from the navy in 92, due to my failure to complete alcohol rehabilation ... A: No, I mean all you medical records especially those from the military. VA disability is received ... | ||
| veterans disability | 2/10/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: Saunders, I was discharged from the navy in 92, due to my failure to complete alcohol rehabilation ... A: Yes, sure you can apply for and possibly receive VA disability. Get your medical records together ... | ||
| FMLA | 2/7/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: THE QUESTION IS... Can they give me a poor raise even though I had an excellent review and exceeded ... A: Can they give me a poor raise even though I had an excellent review and exceeded everyone else in my ... | ||
| Advise for a comission to make extra money | 2/5/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My Status- I am raising 6 children by myself-We are scratching by every month barely-we seem on the ... A: It is alright to "help" anyone as long as it is within you medical limitations. Being 100% ... | ||
| Va Claim | 2/4/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: Mr. Saunders, I use a VSO to file my VA Claim but he talked me out of filing a few things. Anyhow ... A: Submit all new evidence and then file an appeal. You will require a VA Form 9. It is on web at: ... | ||
| ssi marriage | 1/23/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: i get ssi partially because i do work part time out of my home and my wife works also. my question ... A: No, you are a grown man now and your parents are not longer legally, morally, or financially ... | ||
| brain hemmorhage | 1/23/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: Is it possible to collect unemployment after suffering a brain hemmorhage? I was about to start a ... A: Yes, the brain hemmorage is more than enough to collect unemployment, but other than the SSDI what ... | ||
| disabilty yes or no | 1/16/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I was in a car accident. I was on STD from work. My shoulder was broken and dislocated, And Discs in ... A: Actually, it appears you are no longer able to do that particular job. It's just that simple. You ... | ||
| violations | 1/13/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My child goes to a child day that also has adult day care in the same building. Some parents feel ... A: Handicapped Parking, Handicapped Parking, Handicapped Parking is all hear. It has become an ... | ||
| std pay | 1/11/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I am a Territory Manager for Ecolab. An essental function of my job is to drive to my accounts to ... A: Well, pretty much yes. You are either disabled or not disabled. If you are gainfully employed ... | ||
| Veteran's Widow Pension | 1/7/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: Saunders, Are you familiar w/Veterans Widow Pension qualification info'? Late Husband was ... A: As of this writing and as far as I know your hunband would have to be 100% totally/permanetly ... | ||
| Mild heart attack | 10/24/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: A co-worker had a mild heart attack and took a couple of days off. But during her days off her ... A: Yes to both. A doctor can require she not work until her medical condition is stable. She can ... | ||
| My daughter's university/college education | 10/23/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I am totally disabled and divorced. My daughter lives with my former wife. My former wife works full ... A: Have your daughter go to her High School Guidance Counselor and ask what type of programs are ... | ||
| military Disability | 10/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I currently have 6 years in the U.S. Air Force. about 3 years ago I hurt myself while participating ... A: You can reenlist and cross train into an AFSC with less severe physical requirements. That is the ... | ||
| Charcot foot and disability | 10/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My husband (51) has idiopathic neuropathy in both hands and feet--no diabetes. In January of 2007, ... A: Do as I have told you. Stop suggesting things to the Social Security low level civil servants. As ... | ||
| Charcot foot and disability | 10/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My husband (51) has idiopathic neuropathy in both hands and feet--no diabetes. In January of 2007, ... A: First, obtain the services of an attorney specializing in Social Security disability claims. You ... | ||
| Autism and SSI | 10/16/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I have an employee that has a severely autistic child. She is really struggling to remain at work. ... A: Tell her to check with the Social Security Office, there are programs that are available to assist ... | ||
| medicare | 10/7/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I am covered under a retiree medical plan. I am 62. I am disabled as of April 2006 and receive SSI ... A: You are already eligible and should be covered by Medicare. Go immediately to your Social Security ... | ||
| Not enough Handicapped parking at Sports Arena | 10/6/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My mom requires Handicapped parking, but at a local sports arena the Handicapped parking frequently ... A: If all the Handicapped parking spots are taken, do they have to make spots with close access to the ... | ||
| Discrimination due to disablitiy | 9/29/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I have worked for 8 years and 2 years ago had to be put on oxygen. I have continued to work 69 ... A: You are employed at will. That means that either party has the right to terminate the ... | ||
| Disability payments | 9/26/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I currently live in and may be moving to Georgia will my disability benefits or SSI increase for my ... A: SSDI is a federal program and goes with you where ever you live. The amount stays the same. There ... | ||
| fired from job before i had a release to return to work | 9/26/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: while i had a medical excuse to be off of work completely and was receiving disability payments ... A: You relationship with the employer is called "employment at will." You work for him with no strings ... | ||
| SSDI lump Sum Payments and LTD repayment | 9/25/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I have been on LTD through my employer since 5/07. I applied for SSDI and was told by them that the ... A: The SSDI Lump Sum payment is back pack for the 60 days (2months)or $1,200 X 2 = $2,400. There is no ... | ||
| HANDICAP PARKING SPACE ASSIGNMENT | 9/19/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: THE FACILITY WHERE I WORK IN MARYLAND HAS VERY MANY HANDICAP PARKING SITES BUT 2 IN THE FRONT HAVE ... A: I have no idea why the building management makes policies. There are 51 states with handicapped ... | ||
| Frustrated! | 9/13/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I was in a devastating MVA in 1998 when I was 20yrs old. I spent 4 1/2 mos in the hospital, 3 1/2 ... A: 1. If you are found disabled at 22yrs or younger you qualify for benefits on a deceased parent, ... | ||
| Disability | 9/11/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My dad has been on disability for about 6 months now, they recently cut off his disability and today ... A: Unfortunately, not really. If I am understanding it right your father was working at what is called ... | ||
| wc and ime and disabilities | 9/8/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: i am on wc and they sent me to an ime,the ime says i have ability to return back to work with no ... A: If you are speaking of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the attorney fees are deducted ... | ||
| pregnancy disability and moving out of state | 9/5/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: If I plan to spend my pregnancy disability time in another state, where my family is located. Do I ... A: Yes you get paid. Doesn't matter where you are located. Yes, give the SDI office your address. It ... | ||
| Mom/Disability | 9/2/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My mom has extensive back issues (e.g., scoliosis, herniated disks, arthritis, degenerative disk ... A: You need to file an appeal with the Social Security Administration. Writing "letters of impact" will ... | ||
| Medicare refusing to pay bills when it has before | 8/28/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: My husband is disabled - over 15 years. For years the primary insurance was paying bills. Then the ... A: What you have encountered is not uncommon. Understand that the individuals running both Social ... | ||
| Poor Hearing | 8/27/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
| Q: I currently have a 10% disability for asthma for which I currently receive a monthly check from the ... A: It would help if your retirement physical showed a haring loss. Get your military medical out and ... | ||
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Barry N. Saunders
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
All aspects of Veteran's Administration (VA) disability issues involving applying for benefits, Title 38 actions, claims, awards, and the appeal process.
Experience
Over 20 years expereince in DoD Personnel involving seperations, retirements, and Personal Affairs issues. Successfully settled Veteran's Administration Cases awarded 100% disability. Additionally settled Social Security Disability Claims through initial application through the appeals process.
Organizations
Air Force Sargents Association, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Delaware Veterans (DelVets)
Education/Credentials
Master of Science Degree (MS), International Relations, Troy State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA), Social Science, Louisiana Tech University
Associates in Applied Aerospace Science (AAS), Personnel, Community College of the Air Force
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